boy's name
Napolean
nuh-POH-lee-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 370
Napolean is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Napolean Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Napolean?
In 2009, Napolean was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Napolean
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Napolean Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Napolean over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Napolean
- English nuh-POH-lee-un
Sibling Names for Napolean
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Napolean — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Napolean
How popular is the name Napolean?
In 2009, Napolean was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Napolean a girl's or a boy's name?
Napolean is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Napolean?
Napolean has 4 syllables.
When was Napolean most popular?
Napolean peaked in 1925, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.